Human Resources Business Partner

We’re partnering with a fast-paced FMCG business in Surrey to hire an experienced HR Business Partner
.

This is a true generalist role supporting a key business area, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive people initiatives, strengthen engagement, and support a high-performing culture.

This is a hybrid role
, with regular onsite presence to stay close to the operation and leadership teams.

• Act as a trusted HR partner to senior leaders, providing proactive and commercial people advice.
• Support delivery of the people plan aligned to business goals (performance, engagement, capability, retention).
• Lead on employee relations casework including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance and investigations.
• Coach and challenge leaders to build confidence in managing teams and handling HR matters effectively.
• Partner with the business on organisational design, restructuring, and change programmes where required.
• Support talent and succession planning, development initiatives, and workforce planning.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Contribute to DE&I, wellbeing and culture initiatives across the organisation.
• Use HR data and insights to identify trends and improve outcomes (turnover, absence, engagement, etc.).
• Ensure HR policies and processes are applied consistently and in line with UK employment law.
• Work closely with the wider HR team (TA, Reward, L&D) to deliver joined-up solutions.

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment (ideally FMCG, retail, manufacturing, logistics, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and confidence managing ER matters end-to-end.
• Commercial mindset able to balance employee experience with business priorities.
• Confident influencing and building credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, operational environment while also contributing strategically.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD Level 5 minimum (Level 7 preferred, or working towards).

• Hybrid working (Surrey office base)
• Competitive salary + bonus
• Benefits package (pension, holiday, wellbeing/health support, etc.)
• Opportunity to join a well-known FMCG brand with a strong growth agenda
• High visibility role with genuine scope to make an impact

If you’re an HRBP who enjoys working close to the business in a fast-moving FMCG environment, we’d love to hear from you.